Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 229
ROLEX REF. 16570 EXPLORER II BLACK DIAL STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. P391933, Ref. 16570. Made in 2000. Fine, two time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
HKD 27,000 - 35,000 / CHF 3,500 - 4,500
Sold: USD 4,375
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular white gold indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands, luminous arrow 24-hour hand. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |